Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="colinus-virginianus"></birdfyi-bird>The Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) is a bird species in the family Odontophoridae (new world quail), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22 cm and a weight of 196 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Hakkında
A small New World quail (~195 g) of family Odontophoridae, males with a white supercilium and throat on brown-patterned plumage. Found in open woodlands, grasslands, and agricultural edges across eastern North America and Mexico. Forages in coveys for seeds and insects. Near Threatened; once abundant but suffering severe range-wide declines from agricultural intensification, habitat loss, and pesticide use.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 22,0 cm | 8.7 in |
| Ağırlık | 196,01666666666665 g | 6.91 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Male has white throat and supercilium bordered black, chestnut back with black streaking, white-streaked rufous flanks, and streaked buffy-white underparts. Female similar but with buff replacing white.
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Resident from eastern and central United States south through Mexico to Guatemala. Found in open woodland, farmland, and brushy fields.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; eats seeds, berries, and invertebrates in North American grasslands and farmland. Insects critical for chick survival.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 14 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
10-15
Ses
Şarkı
Iconic clear whistled 'bob-WHITE' or 'bob-bob-WHITE', rising sharply on second syllable. Covey scatter call is a loud 'koi-lee'; contact chips are soft and conversational.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Familya | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Colinus |
| Türler | Colinus virginianus |
Distribution
Northern Bobwhite has been recorded in 18 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family